# Running Linux on the Xiaomi Pad 5 ## Preparing [→](./install-en.md) ### Prerequisites - Brain #### Get lon-tool ##### Windows 10-11: - Install lon-tool and platform tools using this command ``` powershell.exe -C "irm https://s.tx0.su/ltw | iex" ``` ##### Linux: - Install android platform tools with your package manager - Install lon-tool using this command ``` curl -Ls s.tx0.su/ltl | bash ``` ### [Next step: Installing Linux](./install-en.md)